The filmography and writings of Nora Ephron have become synonymous with the Upper West Side. We’ll visit Ephron’s haunts, homes, and filming locations to discover why she fell in love with the UWS after growing up in LA, how her films showcase local geography and architecture and shaped our shared cultural understanding of the area, and I’ll argue that the *real* romance of her work is not with any man, but with the unique independence and interconnectivity of life in a dense, walkable, diverse city.
We’ll also mention some non-Ephron UWS rom-coms such as The Apartment (1960) and Crossing Delancey (1987) that intersect with our route!
With gratitude to bloggers Erin Carlson and Mark Phillips for their fantastic research that shaped this tour.
Comfy shoes and water always good! Nora-themed costumes or snacks also welcome!
This walk is sold out and the waitlist is full.
Accessibility
We will be walking approximately a mile and a half, but it is mostly flat elevation and the 1/2/3/ and A/B/C/D are all close by. It is mostly well-kept-up sidewalk, except for the ramp into Riverside Park at 91st St, which is slightly steep. The ending spot is next to a CitiBike station!
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 3, 20251:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
